Detailed Description
Highly scored by the Malt Maniacs (90+), this is an 18-year-old whisky from closed Brora, bottled by Douglas Laing for the Old Malt Cask range. Distiller in 1981 and bottled in 1981, it’s classic Brora from towards the end of the distillery’s life.
Brora 1981 18 Year Old Old Malt Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma is very pleasant.
Palate: The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish: Long lasting smokiness.
Distillery Information
The Brora distillery was built in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford, although it was known as “Clynelish” until the opening of the Clynelish Distillery in 1968, whereupon the name of the original Clynelish was changed to “Brora”. Between May 1969 and July 1973, Brora produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought in that region. Most of the whisky produced as Brora after 1973 is in the lightly peated Highland style.
